A building across the street casts a shadow that is 24 24 feet long. Your friend is 6 6 feet tall and casts a shadow that is 4 4 feet long. What is the height of the building?

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A building across the street casts a shadow that is

24
24
feet long. Your friend is
6
6
feet tall and casts a shadow that is
4
4
feet long. What is the height of the building?

Mathematics
high-school

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Answer:

The building is 36 feet tall.

Explanation:

Divide 6 by 4 then multiply by 24.

Umberto Griffo answered May 23, 2019

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